Neuromuscular and sports massage therapy in Tauranga  helps you resolve pain, prevent injury and maximise your performance

Testimonials

The Movement Project is based on science, care and respect.

Lawrence is passionate about supporting people to be their physical best. The Movement Project is based on science, care and respect. I thoroughly recommend The Movement Project to support both physical and mental health, as well as help people move towards achieving their goals. The content on The Movement Project is relevant for all - from elite level athletes through to those returning from injury or just wanting to improve ether physical mobility or general health.
Marianne Wray
Sport & Performance Psychologist

Lawrence is a great teacher with lots of knowledge and is passionate about helping people reach their personal goals and potential

I have been attending local yoga and pilates classes run by Lawrence - The Movement project up at Ohauiti Hall for 2 terms now and can highly recommend these for building core strength, improving mobility range of motion and improving general wellbeing. I feel stronger, more confident and have more motivation to keep working on my fitness. Lawrence is a great teacher with lots of knowledge and is passionate about helping people reach their personal goals and potential.He also offers online classes if you're time restricted. I find in person makes me work harder. Thanks Lawrence, feel grateful to have such a highly qualified trainer and athlete offering these classes to the locals at such a reasonable price.
Karen Golaboski

5 star athletic performance service all around at The Movement Project!

I initially visted Lawrence at his clinic last year due to having severe heel pain that prevented me from running. After having a negative experience with a podiatrist that left me questioning whether I would ever get to the bottom of the issue, Lawrence took great care in listening to my history, assessment of my physical stength and condition and used his wealth of knowledge to treat and provide a plan for me to get back to doing what I love, pain free! I have just recently had a sports massage from Lawrence in prep for an ultramarathon this weekend and I highly recommend him! 5 star athletic performance service all around at The Movement Project!
Lynn Muscat
Endurance Athlete

His knowledge and expertise in his work is second to none.

I couldn’t recommend Lawrence’s services enough. His knowledge and expertise in his work is second to none. He was so easy to work with, and the training we did gave me so much confidence going into my race. If I was too do another endurance event Lawrence would be the first person I would call for advice.
Fynn McCulloch
Endurance Athlete

Lawrence has a wealth of knowledge, as well as personal experience competing in many tri/ running/ cycling events.​

I used Lawrence for 4 months before my first half ironman triathlon and I could not recommend him enough. I went in with a foot injury and started with his run clinic where he gave great guidance on how I could improve my technique and ease my way back into running. I signed up for the weekly training plan, which kept me focused and disciplined. A highlight was shifting my mindset to train low-medium HR zones (which really helped sustain training and speed up recovery). I went into the race with a solid plan, from nutrition to timing and everything went perfectly on the day. Worth every penny! Lawrence has a wealth of knowledge, as well as personal experience competing in many tri/ running/ cycling events.
Timothy Armstrong
Endurance Athlete

Lawrence has really helped with my core strength, joint stability, endurance and flexibility.

The movement project is fantastic! I am a hockey player and massage therapist with several old injuries. The sessions with Lawrence have really helped with my core strength, joint stability, endurance and flexibility. It is a great form of recovery but gives you so much more. Lawrence gives you amazing guidance and options to adjust each posture to suit your ability. He clearly has a lot of knowledge on dynamic functional movement and the anatomy. It's also great to be able to access an abundance of pre-recorded videos on his website, so you can add in extra strength or recovery sessions whenever it suits. Highly recommended!
Nici Stirrup
Masters hockey player

Lawrence is always hungry to learn more and develop with his clients.

Lawrence is one of the best around and strives to offer the best advice every session. Let that be in the clinic room, on the yoga floor or out in the world of running. He is always hungry to learn more and develop with his clients. Overall he is a great person to have around and provides a range of great services to help keep the body feeling at its best!
Josh Bailey
Competitive Rower

Fast forward a year & I can sit here writing this review having completed the Tarawera 100 miler.

I came to Lawrence with a long term injury (plantar fasciitis) & a crazy plan to complete a 100 mile ultramarathon. Fast forward a year & I can sit here writing this review having completed the Tarawera 100 miler. Lawrence stripped back my running to basics, began treating my injury & through the Movement Project gave me the tools to improve my flexibility, balance & strength. On top of that Lawrence also provided nutritional advice & provides a holistic approach to his practice. Having done ultramarathons before I had fallen into the school of high volume training & often reached events feeling fatigued. Lawrence gave me a training plan that got me to the start line feeling fresh & ready to go without the need to complete huge volumes of kilometers. I also reached the start line injury free!! Not only that but I reached the finish line injury free & my recovery is going really weĺl.
Chris Mitchell
Trail Runner

His passion for getting people stronger and moving well shines through in his work

I have been doing The Movement Project with Lawrence for 3 months now. The focus is on core strength and stability and I have definitely noticed that I am feeling stronger. The classes are online and the recording available afterwards, which is great for my busy schedule. Any questions about the class, I have spoken to Lawrence and he has given me great advice on how to alter the moves to suit my ability. His passion for getting people stronger and moving well shines through in his work and he is a fantastic teacher. I would highly recommend.
Polly Brodie
Trail Runner

My first experience of The Movement Project and I absolutely love it

My first experience of The Movement Project and I absolutely love it. Lawrence gives so many helpful pieces of advice and modifications that everyone can gain something from the classes. The variety of classes covering core strength and mobility have kept the content very interesting
Lesley Warner

Results: I have attained PB’s in all the 3 disciplines of triathlon

As a triathlete you are always pushing the boundaries, so have had niggling injuries. I was recommended to see Lawrence at Clinic 25, as someone who is a professional who really knows his stuff, and I have not been disappointed! Lawrence is passionate about helping others achieve their potential, and looks at you as whole person and what is impacting your overall life and body. He provided me with a strength programme based on functional exercises that I could do at home or the gym. Results: I have attained PB’s in all 3 disciplines…. and for an oldie that has been competing for a few years now is awesome. Add to the mix, his massages, this is a great ‘one stop shop’ to reach your potential.
Sue McMaster
Ironman age group winner 5 x Kona Ironman competitor

Lawrence offers an amazing stretching/yoga/movement session

Lawrence does an amazing stretching/yoga/movement session three times a week. This works perfectly for me, as not only can I do it from my own home I can also re-watch the recordings at my leisure. The classes are challenging but not too challenging to cause injury. I have noticed a dramatic improvement from these uniquely tailored moves that have targeting my posture, for both sitting at my desk all day and my running. He included variations for me when I was getting back into exercising after braking my ankle. I would 100% recommend! I also love the fact that if I have any questions he is more than happy to help
Natalie McMaster

My experience at The Movement Project has been life changing

My experience at The Movement Project has been life changing. Being an athlete with an injured back I have learnt so much and am now pain free. I learnt breathing techniques, yoga as well as proper lifting techniques. Also the Massages therapy has helped me become pain free!!! Highly recommend!
Ana Moceyawa
New Zealand Wrestler 2016 & 2017 Oceania Champion. 2017 Bronze medal Commonwealth Games

The Movement Project is invaluable for supporting my physical activities and performance.

I really enjoy the Live Sessions and Movement Sessions and find these invaluable in supporting my physical activities and performance
Matt Wray

Thanks Lawrence, love this programme and will continue to enjoy better sleep, more flexibility and improved mental energy because of it all

I recently started Lawrence’s Movement Project as a way to get more supple and strengthen my body as I have a quite sedentary job. What I had not anticipated as a quite outstanding spin-off, was that if I repeat his exercises in the afternoon I sleep through the night. Something that had been a rarity for me of late. Thanks Lawrence, love this programme and will continue to enjoy better sleep, more flexibility and improved mental energy because of it all. Awesome!
Sarah Harcourt

His knowledge as an athlete in his own right is vast

I have been having professional treatment from Lawrence at The Movement Project for more than a year now. I am an athlete participating in a number of sports and lead a very active lifestyle. Currently I am a Master in Athletics with my goal to compete in World Championship. I have had treatment for a persistent ankle injury, and Lawrence has proven to be the most professional and knowledgeable neuromuscular specialist I have had the pleasure dealing with. His knowledge as an athlete in his own right is vast. He freely offers advice and help in a number of areas that truly benefit not only the professional athlete, but the average person who wants to live a healthier and more active lifestyle. However, serious athletes on many levels would benefit from having Lawrence on their side. Having a regular program of treatment with Lawrence pre and post events is so beneficial, and boosts your performance. I also coach and train a young athlete whose goal is to represent NZ as a Decathlete at the 2024 Olympics. I have included regular fortnightly sessions with Lawrence as part of his journey. That has been hugely beneficial to him having suffered an unfortunate knee injury. He is now consistently achieving new PB’s and I have no doubt that he will represent NZ at the 2024 Olympics, and Lawrence and The Movement Project will have positively contributed to that journey and achievement. Recommended without any hesitation or reservation.
Bruce Cortisi Masters Track & Field

I’ve become fitter, faster and stronger as a result for trail running events (and life in general!)

Lawrence is extremely knowledgeable, skilled and supportive. Lawrence has guided me with weekly emailed plans supported by 6 weekly massage and I’ve become fitter, faster and stronger as a result for trail running events (and life in general!). Lawrence cleared up some initial hip issues for me and has helped me stay injury free since. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Michelle Carabine
Trail Runner

Lawrence created a programme for me that increased my strength, enhanced my mobility, and gave me back the ability to participate in activities that I love

I sought assistance from Lawrence after 4 years of suffering from a chronic injury and several less than successful surgeries. My injuries had reduced both my mobility and my ability to participate in the activities I loved. Lawrence took the time to get to know me, and more importantly, found out what was important for me to be able to do physically. As well as assisting with the reduction in pain, Lawrence created a programme for me that increased my strength, enhanced my mobility, and gave me back the ability to participate in activities that I love & had previously been unable to do because of my chronic injuries. I’m not 100% yet, but Lawrence has also given me hope and belief that I will be able to enjoy all the activities that I used to be able to do, and then some! I definitely recommend Lawrence as a professional who not only understands and treats musculo-skeletal issues, but also pays attention to the person as a whole & treats holistically.
Marianne Wray

Lawrence is very professional and friendly with exceptional knowledge of sport specific injuries and treatments.

I saw Lawrence for regular sports massage in my build up to the Triathlon World Champs in 2014. I suffered from ITB Syndrome and generally tight muscles that come with the volume and intensity of training that I was engaging in. Regular Neuromuscular therapy is a key part of recovery, injury prevention and body maintenance in the lead up to any event and I knew that I was in good hands with Lawrence. He was extremely thorough in examining me before and after each session and he took the time to get to know my body and my injuries. Lawrence is very professional and friendly with exceptional knowledge of sport specific injuries and treatments. He also ensures that his treatments continue outside of the therapy room by providing advice and exercises to compliment his therapies. I would highly recommend him. He is one of the best sports massage therapists that I have seen and would go back to him in a heart beat.
Carolyn Arthur
Triathlon World Champs 2014 competitor

Lawrence is a terrific therapist that I would strongly recommend

I have been a regular client of Lawrence’s since April 2014. As a competitive athlete, I was in need of weekly exercise maintenance and neuromuscular therapy to keep me in form and allow me to train at my best. This is exactly what was delivered. Lawrence knew exactly how to keep me in shape and provided a great service. I can’t think of much else to say other than Lawrence’s work is exceptional. His approach to each problem, be it an injury or a sore muscle, has always been very professional. He creates a comfortable environment in his treatment room that allows you to truly relax. Two of his greatest qualities are: his commitment to each client and his drive to truly understand the human body. Another reason why I would recommend Lawrence is his ability to relate to the clients. It is clear that he cares about each individual. Every problem has its cause, and there is little point fixing the problem if the cause is still there afterwards. By getting to know his clients, Lawrence is able to identify these causes and not only fix the problem, but provide a solution to the cause. To sum up, Lawrence is a terrific therapist that I would strongly recommend”.
Sean Glasgow
New Zealand National swimmer.

After only a few visits there was a huge improvement and now, a few months down the line, I am pretty much pain free and with a fully restored range of movement.

I went to Lawrence by way of a personal recommendation from a good friend, I had suffered from a deteriorating shoulder injury for over a year and even cortisone injections were only having limited relief. After only a few visits there was a huge improvement and now, a few months down the line, I am pretty much pain free and with a fully restored range of movement. Following good advice from Lawrence on a structured plan for exercise and diet, together with focused massage, we are also addressing other problem areas of my health I just wish to pass on my personal thanks to Lawrence and make a strong recommendation for Clinic25
Norman Gilbert
Golfer

Thanks to his care my symptoms have almost completely resolved and am enjoying my job as much as ever

I have been seeing Lawrence for almost a year now with a repetitive strain injury that was threatening my employment. Thanks to his care my symptoms have almost completely resolved and am enjoying my job as much as ever. I always leave there feeling refreshed and find him professional and personable.
Mark Omundsen
Surgeon

Lawrence's holistic approach to address the core issues that have caused my musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain has given me a new lease on life

In my experience, I have not met another health professional who has taken as much time to listen to the whole story and then go beyond treating the symptoms. Lawrence’s holistic approach to address the core issues that have caused my musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain has given me a new lease on life. My pain is reduced and my path to regaining a healthy body is much clearer, ‘Going Beyond’ should be the byline for Clinic25.
Astan Croft

I have used Lawrence Edser extensively for massage work for a severe back injury from which I have since recovered

I have used Lawrence Edser extensively for massage work for a severe back injury from which I have since recovered. From my experience he is a very thorough and competent practitioner who is meticulous in his patient assessment and highly capable in administering a range of massage techniques. He is a great listener and seriously takes his time to understand the client’s issues and to explain his understanding of them and what needs to be done to alleviate them. I would without doubt use him again in future and highly recommend anyone else to do so without hesitation.
Christop Hossely

I am back on my bike PAIN FREE after 12 years

I have been seeing Lawrence now for 6 weeks and cannot believe I have survived getting to my early 40s without having seen a Neuromuscular Therapist in the past. I have learnt a lot along the way in terms of the physiology about an old knee injury, previously having been told to put up with it for the past 12 years. Lawrence found my weakness immediately and went into developing a thorough and comprehensive list of daily exercises to rehabilitate the knee and muscles supporting it. This also included a full body warm up, re education on the importance of breathing and core stability. I noticed an improvement immediately. The best part of all is I am now easing back into riding my bike and looking forward to going on rides with my daughter who is about to get her first bike in the next month. Lawrence is a great guy, does a wonderful job and shows a passion clearly for what he does. I have NO hesitation in recommending Lawrence, his skills and enthusiasm from his newly developed Clinic25. I Thought I was a lost cause and here I am back on my bike PAIN FREE after 12 years.
Nick Sygrove

Lawrence is a kind, professional and caring therapist with an abundance of knowledge

I started receiving treatments from Lawrence following two and a half years of osteoarthritis hip pain and after having to give up twenty five years of netball and running. His weekly treatment was not a luxury, it was a necessity. He worked on fascial release, trigger points and postural analysis to increase the mobility of my severely damaged hip joint and consequent muscle tightness. Without his treatments I would not have been able to walk during the past two and a half years. Lawrence is a kind, professional, caring therapist with an abundance of knowledge. He keeps up to date with the latest developments both scientific and holistic, and helped me maintain some sort of semblance of mobility in the long wait up to my hip replacement. I’ve had a lot of sports massage over the last 10 years and he is without a doubt the best. I would recommend him for injury management, post training treatment and general maintenance massage. He is awesome.
Beth Collins

Lawrence is a fantastic therapist, very professional, very attentive and highly skilled

Lawrence is amazing! I have been treated by many sports massage therapists and physiotherapists in various countries over the past 9 years and I can honestly say that Lawrence is the best of them all. He is incredibly thorough in his assessment and looked at my whole body, posture and breathing patterns and identified issues that no one else had previously picked up. He is extremely knowledgeable and gave me the most useful information and practical exercises for improving not only my muscular injuries but also my overall wellbeing. Lawrence is a fantastic therapist, very professional, very attentive and highly skilled. I cannot recommend Lawrence highly enough!
Cathy Magnus

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